Q: What are the most commonly used drugs by teens? A: Alcohol is the most widely used mind-altering drug and marijuana is the most commonly used illegal drug.
Q: Can alcohol and drugs kill you on the first use?
A: Yes, some side affects can kill you or put you into a coma. Also, alcohol and drugs give you less self and body control. Therefore, you are more likely to hurt yourself or others like in a car accident.
Q: What are some ways to get help quitting alcohol and drugs?
A: Some common ways are teen support groups or AA (alcoholics anonymous) or NA (narcotics anonymous).
Q: How do you tell when a friend or you have a drug or alcohol problem? A: The friend or you will hide or lie about drugs or alcohol. There will also be some behavioral changes like breaking promises, lying, stealing, and fighting. Some health issues to notice would be blackouts.
Q: Why would teens use drug or alcohol? A: oEmotional pain/issues oSickness/illness oLow self-esteem oPeer pressure oProblems at home
Q: What percentage of high school seniors abuse alcohol?
A: 30 percent of seniors have or do abuse alcohol.
Q: How can I avoid using drugs or alcohol?
A: By staying educated on drugs and alcohol and setting short term and long term goals for yourself you can avoid using or abusing drugs and alcohol.
Q: What’s the difference between using and abusing alcohol or drugs?
A: Using alcohol or drugs is occasionally participating in the use or doing it just one time. Abusing is more serious and is when a person is constantly using drugs or alcohol to a point where you are always sick or hung over.
Teen Alcohol and Drug Abuse FAQ
Q: What are the most commonly used drugs by teens?
A: Alcohol is the most widely used mind-altering drug and marijuana is the most commonly used illegal drug.
Q: Can alcohol and drugs kill you on the first use?
A: Yes, some side affects can kill you or put you into a coma. Also, alcohol and drugs give you less self and body control. Therefore, you are more likely to hurt yourself or others like in a car accident.
Q: What are some ways to get help quitting alcohol and drugs?
A: Some common ways are teen support groups or AA (alcoholics anonymous) or NA (narcotics anonymous).
Q: How do you tell when a friend or you have a drug or alcohol problem?
A: The friend or you will hide or lie about drugs or alcohol. There will also be some behavioral changes like breaking promises, lying, stealing, and fighting. Some health issues to notice would be blackouts.
Q: Why would teens use drug or alcohol?
A:
o Emotional pain/issues
o Sickness/illness
o Low self-esteem
o Peer pressure
o Problems at home
Q: What percentage of high school seniors abuse alcohol?
A: 30 percent of seniors have or do abuse alcohol.
Q: How can I avoid using drugs or alcohol?
A: By staying educated on drugs and alcohol and setting short term and long term goals for yourself you can avoid using or abusing drugs and alcohol.
Q: What’s the difference between using and abusing alcohol or drugs?
A: Using alcohol or drugs is occasionally participating in the use or doing it just one time. Abusing is more serious and is when a person is constantly using drugs or alcohol to a point where you are always sick or hung over.
8th Grade AT LA 1-2